Natalia A. Cachora, BS
- Graduate Assistant, Native American Science & Engineering Program
- Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Natalia Cachora is a member of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe. She is a first-generation college student and an alumni from the... learn more
Simone Charles
- Graduate Assistant, College Knowledge Initiatives
- 520-626-2300
Simone Charles is a UA Alumni from Flagstaff, Arizona. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and teaching 2nd grade... learn more
Mark Clytus, PhD Student
- Coordinator, Strategic Statewide Outreach
- 520-626-2300
Yá'át'ééh (Hello) I am Mark Clytus I am married to beautiful Dine’ (Navajo) woman with four kids, I am first generation PhD... learn more
Leo Corrales
- Graduate Assistant, Strategic MASCulinity (Men, Access, School & Community) Initiatives
- 520-626-2300
Leo Montiel Corrales is a local Tucsonan and proud graduate of the Sunnyside Unified School District. Leo is a first-generation college... learn more
Pedro Gonzalez
- Coordinator, Strategic College Planning
- 520-626-2300
Pedro Gonzalez M. Ed. is a local Tucsonan and proud graduate of Salpointe Catholic High School. Pedro is a first-generation college... learn more
Manny Leon
- Assistant Director, Early Academic Outreach & MESA
- 520-626-2300
Born and raised on the west side of Tucson, Manny is a sixth generation Arizonan and first generation college graduate. Being the first in... learn more
Rudy B. McCormick III
- Director, Early Academic Outreach
- Executive Director, Arizona MESA
- Pronouns: he/him/his/el
Rudy is a local Tucsonan and a proud graduate of the Sunnyside Unified School District. As a first-generation college... learn more
Patricia Moreno, Ed.D.
- Assistant Director, Strategic Statewide Outreach
- 520-626-2300
Dr. Patricia Moreno is a native Tucsonan and a graduate of the University of Arizona (B.A. Secondary English, M.A. English as a Second... learn more
Amy Pacheco
- Student Assistant, Early Academic Outreach
- 520-626-2300
Amy Pacheco is a first generation Nutritional Sciences Major student planning to become a dietitian. Volunteering in her Tucson hometown... learn more
Bill Pike
- Coordinator, MESA
- 520-626-2300
Bill has traveled the country and loves learning new things. He turned this into a passion for educating youth. He taught... learn more
Aungelique Rodriguez
- Coordinator, Strategic Statewide Outreach
Aungelique was born and raised in South Phoenix, Arizona. She attended the University of Arizona and was a proud recipient of the... learn more
Carol Seanez
- Coordinator, Native American Science & Engineering Program
- 520-626-2300
Carol Seanez is a Diné woman of the Red House clan from Saint Michaels, AZ. As a former NASEP participant and UA Alumni, Carol is excited... learn more
Liz Schubert
- AmeriCorps State Member, STEM Mentor Coordinator for MESA
- 520-626-2300
Liz Schubert is an AmeriCorps State member serving with the MESA Program, which she participated in during her middle school years. She is... learn more
Susan M. Towne, M. Ed
- Coordinator, College Academy for Parents
- 520-626-2300
Susan Towne is a native Tucsonan and a proud graduate of Salpointe Catholic High School. She is a first- generation college student... learn more
Genises Yin Vargas
- Graduate Assistant, Parent Outreach Initiatives
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella
Genises Yin Vargas is a first-generation college student who graduated with a dual bachelor’s in Spanish and Communication from the... learn more
Bryant Valencia
- Coordinator, Strategic MASCulinity (Men, Access, School & Communities) Initiatives
- Pronouns: he/him/his
Bryant Valencia, M.A. is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Practice studying Higher Education. As a... learn more